Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT OF WORM SHAFT STARTING TORQUE
Steering gear box has adjusting bolt which gives preload to sector shaft.
Special Tool (A): 09944-18211 or equivalent.
Make adjustment according to following procedure.
1. Check worm shaft to ensure that it is free from thrust play.
2. Position pitman arm in nearly parallel with worm shaft as shown.
(With pitman arm in this position, front wheels are in straightforward state.)
3. Measure worm shaft starting torque from its position in straightforward state as described in 2.
Starting Torque for Worm shaft (a): 50 - 100 N cm (0.4 - 0.7 ft. lbs.)
Special Tool (A): 09944-18211 or equivalent.
